Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl is prepared to see Danny Ings sold this year.
While Hasenhuttl remains hopeful of keeping Ings at the club, he insisted 'life will go on' if they are unable to negotiate a deal that suits both parties.
"We are in a situation where every club is struggling with finances," said the Austrian.
"We are trying to keep the club in a healthy way and it is not only about Ingsy, there are others who also want to extend their contract.
"If it is not what we expect to pay in the future, then we have to look for somebody else who is cheaper, but we know it always should be win-win for both.
"If they want to make the next step in the summer to a bigger club and there is an offer fitting to the player, then we can always negotiate."
